Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday assured that Phase 2 of the Adiyan Water Works project, expected to supply Lagos residents with seventy million gallons of water per day, will be completed within the next 10 to 12 months.
Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr Kadir Obafemi Hamzat, gave this assurance during a working visit to the Adiyan Water Works site, expressing satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing construction.
The governor disclosed that the project was currently at 80 per cent completion, emphasising his administration’s unwavering determination to ensure its timely completion before the end of his tenure in fulfilment of his promise to provide Lagosians with better access to potable water.
“We remain committed to fulfilling our promise of providing Lagosians with better access to potable water,” he said.
Speaking further, Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the cooperation of residents in the areas surrounding the construction site, which he said had contributed significantly to the smooth progress of the project.
He assured that the Adiyan Water Works, once completed, would vastly improve the socio-economic conditions of residents by improving their access to clean water, which would in turn enhance their overall quality of life.
Besides, the governor equally highlighted his administration’s plans to further enhance the Independent Power Project (IPP) in Akute, saying that this would provide a steady power supply to the water works, ensuring its efficient operation once completed.
The State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in his speech, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving the water supply infrastructure in Lagos.
The commissioner emphasised that providing residents with access to adequate pipe-borne water remained one of the administration’s key priorities, noting that the Adiyan Water Works project aligned with the state’s long-term vision to provide sustainable water sources for Lagosians.
Also speaking, the General Manager of the Lagos State Water Corporation, Mukhtaar Tijani, appreciated Governor Sanwo-Olu’s team for their continuous support and for prioritising the project, assuring that the contractor would complete the remaining works on schedule and within the stipulated timeline.
The Adiyan Water Works project, which began in 2013, was initially awarded in 2012 and projected to deliver an additional 70 million gallons of water per day to cater to the needs of millions of residents across the state.
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